Sharon, we miss you and want you back in the thick of things. I'll be praying for your speedy recovery and long healthy life. You take care and rest easy in God's hands as the physicians do their work to make you well again.Dale

Get Well soon Sharon! You are such an inspiration, I don't always comment, but I read your posts on all the blogs and loops. As a fellow Rose, Pennwriter and friend, I wish you a speedy recovery. I hear Oliver misses you.Lots hugs-Kathy

Sharon hurry back you know I can't live without you and Lyn.I am sending vibes to you and hope you can feel them. Good ones so you get better real soon.Don't you think Oliver would be lost without you!Well so would I, hurry back, all the gorilla hugs you want. And keep the bb we need it. Love you Sharon!!! Tons...

Sharon - I am thinking about you and praying for your swift and complete recovery. In this world of kind and supportive writers you are the kindest and most supportive. Please get well soon so we can all bask in your sunlight again.Ann Yost

Sharon--as someone who has been through major heart surgery and survived, you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Be a good patient and do everything the doctors tell you. You'll be at you're computer soon, churning out those stories.

Sharon, my prayers are with you! I pray God gives you a speedy recovery. (Perhaps this is His way of slowing you down...)I saw a posting on TWRP's yahoo group and I was going to post, then I wondered if I got it wrong and it wasn't you...some of the prayers might have been hours sooner. Sorry. :-) I know God is watching over you!God be with you and yours!

Sharon! I had no idea anything was going on. I am so sorry for not keeping in touch. You are one of the sweetest women that I know! I love you girl and you know that I am praying my butt off for you! The girls said hi and please get better quickly!

Your in my thoughts and daily prayers. Hope you have a speedy recovery! You need to recover soon, not just for family and friends, but to evade that hospital food! That's me trying to make you smile. :) We miss you!

Sharon, dear friend of my heart, when I saw a post about a Sharon on one of the loops, my first thought was that it couldn't be you. I am amazed at the wide circle of people who love you and are praying for you. I don't know how you have been able to always be there for so many of us. But now we are all going to be there for you. Love and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. Hurry back. We miss you. Linda

Hi Sharon, as with a few others, I don't post on blogs much, but I do read many. The White Roses sent good prayers for my son's recovery from his sudden kidney transplant, so I'm returning the favor and praying that you recover quickly and come back to writing and blogging. God is good!

(oh to glance through the message before hitting the send button. Sigh)

I hope you got the card I sent through the hospital site. Take your time to recover and don't worry about a thing. Your health is more important. If you need anything, please call me. I'm here for you.

Sharon, I will be praying for you a speedy recovery! You will remain in my thoughts, dear friend. You must get well ASAP so we can have another fabulous party. Oliver serves the best mango margaritas ever. Much love to you.

Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have you in my heart this week as your words resonate at my blog what a truly talented and gifted author you are. May the luck of the Irish and the magic of the Claddagh ring be with you through this trying time my friend.

We're thinking of you, Sharon! Keep improving. There are so many people pulling for you, I'm sure you can just feel all the warmth and love. May it surround you and keep you on the path to a speedy recovery. :-)

Glad you are recuperating. Your strength amazes me. Your faith in God must be behind it.

I miss you, but take all the time you need. Oliver and I are holding down the fort. (He is a little contrary at times, isn't he?) All the more reason for you to hurry back. Someone has to keep the butler in line.

Praying daily for your healing and thanking God for all He's already done.

Sharon, You've been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard about your situation. I've prayed for your swift recovery, and I'm happy to hear that you're making progress. I only just today thought of going to AuthorRoastandToast to see if anything was posted, and that's how I ended up here. Get well soon, dear friend, you are truly missed.

Hi Sharon. I hear you are inproving and moving to rehab. Keep up the good work and hurry home. I miss talking to you online. Thoughts of you are often in my mind and I'm sending you positive thoughts, prayers and lots and lots of love,Linda

Sometimes it's a hard road to recovery, but the rewards are great. I have watched countless strong men and women recover from so many obstacles that it astounds me. I know you can do it too. Because you already have in many ways. Take one day at a time and you know we are all pulling for you to be a survivor. We love you great spirit and look forward to the day we can be with you again.

Oh my goodness. Oliver called me crying saying "Where's my Sharon?" lol Girl, I love you! I hope you get better and come back to us soon. You are so very missed. Thanks so much to Lyn and Mary for keeping us updated! You guys are the best!

Prayers going up for you today Sharon! You're on my mind all the time. Started school again and loving it. AND GUESS WHAT? I have two roses blooming now! I rescued that sucker when I found it after I moved. With the heat, they only stay in bloom for a short while but its so pretty when they are! Love you girl, can't wait to read the next update!

Well, I'm trying this again. I left a comment yesterday, but not sure if because I didn't leave a bottle of Pappy Beauregard's exilir for Oliver if he deleted my post!

In any case, I just wanted to ask if you think this absence you're on hasn't lengthened quite long enough???? What's the big idea of dropping out of cyberspace, kiddo? Don't you know the internet is a lonely place without you in it?

:)

Seriously, don't be stubborn, Irish lass. Follow all the doctor's orders (Yes, you MUST eat every single pea on your plate!)and get strong again. Only then will our world once again be right. :)

Hey Sharon! Sorry I have not been able to call. I wanted to let you know that the rose bush now has 5 roses on it and it's been so stinking hot here you wouldn't think they could make it, but they have! Love you girl! Miss you and hope you get better really soon!

Sharon, that champagne toast I sent you all the way from France must have helped! So glad to hear that you're home. Take it easy, keep resting, and get well at exactly the right pace. So looking forward to hearing from you when you're back on form - but don't rush a thing! lotsa luv,

I'm so happy to hear that you're home! Oliver, champagne for everyone...chop, chop!You're very lucky to have so many wonderful people praying for your full recovery. Mary Beth, Tom, Priscilla, and your parents deserve big hugs, and an extra glass of the bubbly.

It's been cooler the last few days in Tennessee. Whew! Feels good to open the window and enjoy those 50 degree night temps.

In the country you can do that without fear. Besides, Yipper barks at the smallest sound and every approaching vehicle.

So why didn't she and Riley bark at that skunk that visited two nights last week. (Could have been afraid of getting sprayed.) The fumes stung our nostrils so, I had to get up and close the windows. LOL.

Dear Sharon, I'm so glad you are able to be home with family. I sent you a second get well card and letter late last week. I do hope they forward your mail from rehab or you family is picking it up. I know you have lots more messages there than just mine.Keep up the great recovery, you gutsy gal. Love and prayers and millions of get well wishes. Linda

HI Sharon,All of us over at RAMP are missing you and praying for you to get well sooner than soon. I know it's great to be home, but don't try chasing Oliver too soon. LOL Anything we can do for you, please let us know. Smiles and hugsBecca

Hi Sharon,Just checking back to see how you're doing. Sounds like you're making progress. Don't fret over the time it takes to get well. You're well loved and we'll be waiting for your next story when it comes. And it will come. We love you and wish you the best, the very best.Your friend,Pat Dale

Hey Sharon,I hope you are feeling so much better now. Girl, you've made a lot of progress so far. When you're better and are able to email, I will send you my new phone number. My old one is shut off. Big hugs Sharon and I can't wait to read the next update on you!

Well, Miss Sharon, today is the day Her Biggest Fan hits the streets. I know you aren't dancing so I am doing it for you (Oliver, you devil, keep your hands where they belong.) This is a great book and one I know your fans will love to read. Please get well soon!! In the meantime, know you are in prayers and my editing pen remains ready whenever you are back up to speed.

Sharon!!!! I'm so happy you're back. (dancing a happy jig) Congratulation on your recovery. The surgery must have taken a lot out of you, and I hope you're be back to partying with Oliver soon.Also congratulations n your book (I've been a bit behind and just noticed Lori's comment). I pray for your continued recovery and good spirits.Sending you a huge hug and prayers of thankfulness.Julie

Hey, who's that stepping out that limo?? Quick, get the red carpet out, Oliver - it's Sharon, looking as gorgeous as ever! (huge cheers from assembled crowd!!)Sharon, it's so good to hear from you - now you keep on taking it easy, won't you? Get 100% well and we'll all still be here - with champagne!(Oliver - we'd better dig out the ice bucket!)

Hi Sharon. I am sorry to hear what you have been going through, I wish I would have known earlier but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My little sis has a heart/lung disease and as a result she had a stroke that completely paralized her right side when she was 21. We almost lost her she had 2 brain surgeries and now she is back. She can walk and move around as normal. Her writing and reading are her major problems the stroke damaged her language center so she has trouble communicating in full sentences but it gets alittle better all the time and that was 10yrs ago and we have gotten very good at charades. I hope that this gives you hope and shows you what kinda miricles can happen even when life seems at its worst. I'm sending you a big HUG!!! Take care and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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UPDATES ON SHARON

6th January 2012

Sharon went through heart surgery yesterday, after problems with her heart pump which she had after her heart attack nearly eighteen months ago.

Miraculously, her heart was found to be strong enough now to be restarted. Our prayers have been answered, but please continue to send your prayers and messages for her progress and recovery. It will be a while before she is able to be at her computer again, but we know she'll be anxious to get back to wrting those wonderful romances.

***Thanks again to everyone who's been sending prayers messages of love and support. Mary Beth, Sharon's sister, has told her about them and I know they will be helping her. Please keep up the prayers, I'll let you know as soon as I have further news.Get well soon Sharon, we love you!

Lyn

A selection of UPDATES after Sharon's surgery

Latest update: 9th October 2010

Wheeee!See who's left a comment at the end of all the messages on her 'Get Well' post!

Welcome back Sharon, you've certainly been missed. We know it'll be a while before you can type as much as you'd like to, but even a few lines is great, and proof of your determination and the fact you're getting stronger every day. Go girl, go, we're all right behind you!

(I've removed some of the updates as there were quite a few of them, but I've kept the 'milestones' and it's wonderful that now Sharon can once more post to her blog herelf!)Lyn

***Latest update: 3rd October

Sharon's home again and telephoned me all the way across the pond this morning! She's feeling much better and getting stronger and able to read messages and emails on her computer, although she can't manage to type replies herself yet, but she wanted me to let you know how much all the wonderful messages, love and prayers have helped her, and that she really appreciates each and every one. She had a great time a her Book Release party at the Author Roast and Toast on Friday and having so many visitors stop by and join in the fun made her so happy!Lyn

24th SeptemberMary Beth reports: "Sharon was feeling better this afternoon (Thursday) The first thing she said to me was “my book comes out tomorrow!” She is very excited about this news...She is anxious to talk to everyone and continues to amaze us with her will and courage to get through this hurdle and continue her recovery."

21st SeptemberSadly, Sharon is back in ICU after becoming very weak and tired, and needed a blood transfusion. I know you'll join me in prayers that she'll be stronger soon and able to return home.

19th SeptemberMary Beth says Sharon is making good progress and finding it hard to wait until she is able to use her pc again. She has her first clinic visit at the hospital this coming Wednesday.Thanks again for your continued messages of support and love, I'm sure they're helping with her recovery.

5th SeptemberMary Beth wanted me to mention that Sharon's brother Tom and his wife, Priscilla, have been staying with Sharon's parents ever since she was hospitalized and have being handling the brunt of the caretaking. So on behalf of Mary, myself and Sharon's many friends, I'd like to say thank you to Tom and Priscilla, and to Mary Beth and of course Sharon's parents, for being there for our dear friend and taking such wonderful care of her. For all she's been through, dear Sharon is truly blessed, in having such a lovely, caring family.

4th September(From Mary Beth)Dear Sharon was released from the hospital today! ... we were at the hospital all day getting trained on her heart pump and all her new medications and we all had to take a written test to succeed in taking care of her at home so it was a long process and she finally got released with many hugs and kisses from her doctors and nurses (about 5 pm tonight). She got good chicken soup from her dear friend Karen when we got home but poor thing was so exhausted by the end of the day was just ready for hopefully a good night sleep without getting woken up and pricked for more blood. My brother and sister-in-law will be here until Monday and after that my parents will be her main caregivers and I will help and visit as needed as I live about 30 minutes away...Sharon was progressing very well and will have home therapy (both physical and occupational) and her hand/arm is improving every day! ***29th August

Mary Beth says:Sharon is settled in her regular room back at Allegheny General. She was feeling very good yesterday – they are giving her stomach meds via IV and she was comfortable and had a better appetite. She was sitting up in her lounge chair and was very gabby and we had a nice visit. The drs. Have taken her off the blood thinner for a few days as they cannot do the scope test until her blood has thickened up a bit. They hope to do this test Monday to see what is going on in her stomach. The bleeding has stopped but they still want to do this test. Also she has some fluid in her lungs they want to drain. I believe this will also be Monday. Other than that her heart dr. was very pleased yesterday and said instead of sending her to another hospital again for the physical therapy she may even be able to go home for this and get a home therapist so we will look into these options next week. She does not want to go back to the last place, West Penn! She did not like them there and they did not treat her so nice! Her dr. agreed he would not send her back there! He is so very nice and wonderful bed side manner as well as a great surgeon.

27th August

(From Mary Beth) I wanted to let you know that Sharon had a bit of a setback last night and got transferred back to her original hospital, Allegheny General, back in the ICU.

She had a very low sugar episode the night before (Weds) and yesterday was really feeling out of sorts and later in the day she got very sick to her stomach and was bringing up some blood so they wasted no time in getting her back to the ICU where her heart drs. Are. They are going to run some tests today to determine where the bleeding is coming from but did say this is not uncommon after this surgery and she is on blood thinner as well, so hopefully it is just a matter of adjusting some of her medications. She has also had stomach problems in the past which maybe contributing.

Keep the prayers going and I’ll go to see her this afternoon and get back with an update.

PS – Lyn I read her all the reviews you sent yesterday and boy did that perk her up even as sick as she was feeling.

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Mary Beth reports: "Sharon is progressing very well today was sitting up, alert, and asking very many questions. We have been reading to her all the wonderful well wishes on her blog, and she has been very touched by the outpouring of love! "

Please keep the messages and prayers coming, they mean so much to Sharon, we make sure they get passed on to her. I don't think she realised just how many friends she has and how much she is loved.

You're surrounded by love, Sharon, sweet friend. We miss you and pray you'll soon be back on form again